Painting with Eco-Friendly Dyes | Agriculture Nights Workshop

Join us for a magical evening of creativity and connection at Vizcaya’s Agriculture Night: Painting Textiles with Indigo and Soy! In this immersive hands-on workshop, you’ll design and paint a one-of-a-kind throw pillowcase using natural indigo pigment and soy milk—a chemical-free, long-lasting alternative to synthetic dyes.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Workshop:
✅ Personalized Artwork: Take home a beautiful, custom piece you painted yourself.
✅ Natural Techniques: Learn to pretreat fabric and make eco-friendly, durable textile paint.
✅ Inspiration from Nature: Create stunning motifs inspired by fresh plant and flower arrangements from Vizcaya’s lush gardens.
✅ Engaging Experience: Discover the captivating history of indigo and its cultural significance in art.

✨ Spaces are limited—don’t wait!
Secure your spot now for this unforgettable blend of art, history, and nature at Vizcaya.

👉 Register online today and reserve your seat!

TICKETS: $10 for adults; FREE for children 12 and under

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EVENT DETAILS:

• We will start with a short overview of the project.
• Personalize your throw pillow case using Indigo pigment and Soy Milk. Learn how to pretreat fabric and create your own natural, long-lasting, chemical-free textile paint.
• Continuous guidance will be provided, and you can ask any questions about the art of indigo dyeing!

Location:

• Vizcaya Village 3250 South Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Materials Provided:

• Indigo pigment
• Soy Milk
• Fabric for pillow cases
• Buckets and tools for dyeing

Registration Details:

• No experience needed; it’s a space to create freely!

Veronica Buitron is a Miami-based designer and educator specializing in natural dyes and sustainable textiles. She discovered her passion for natural dyes while pursuing her BFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and furthered her knowledge with the mentoring of Peruvian dyers. Since 2016, Veronica has taught natural dyeing workshops to artisans in Ecuador and textile enthusiasts in Miami. In March 2020, she released her first book, which focuses on native dye plants from her home country of Ecuador. 

LOCATION | This activity takes place exclusively at Vizcaya Village, the estate’s historic farm village, and does not include access to the east side of the property where the Main House and gardens are located.

AGRICULTURE NIGHTS: CONNECT & CREATE SERIES | Discover the beauty and importance of plants in our lives through “AgriCulture Nights.” This inspiring monthly series invites the community to explore their relationship with nature by engaging in creative activities like art making and cooking. Join us at Vizcaya Village to deepen your connection to the environment, learn about the uses of plants, and celebrate their significance to both people and the planet. Each session offers a unique opportunity to create, connect, and cultivate wellness in a vibrant, supportive setting.

To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.

Host or Publisher Vizcaya Museum and Gardens